Jack Pimmel

On July 8th, 2014 three week old Jack Pimmel was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) type M7. Not only is infant leukemia extremely rare, but this type is one of the rarest. The treatment plan is 5 cycles of intense chemo at apx 28 days each. All of this will be done inpatient at Children's and on some of these 28 days, there is no actual chemo drugs, just careful monitoring to watch for infections. There will be a couple days home in between each cycle. There is also the likely possibilty of a bone marrow transplant in this process, once a donor can be matched. Jack will be inpatient for the majority of the next six months at Children's Hospital, thankfully one of the leading childrens hospitals in the nation.

Anyone who knows Kelly and Joe, know they are some of the most loving, kind, and dedicated people to their family and friends. They are committed to fighting this Leukemia and having Jack back home with them and Molly, as a family of four. This crazy journey has been made a bit easier with all the help and prayers coming from those who love them and their sweet family.

Many people have offered financial help, so this has been set up as a way for people near and far to easily support them. There is no amount too little and absolutely anything is appreciated! There are not enough thank you's in this world for all of the help and support. It is more appreciated than you will ever know.

Please follow their journey at:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackpimmel

With heartfelt thanks,
Elise Holland & Mari Barringer

Photo cred to Cheryl M Photography